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Chicken Fiesta Slow Cooker Soup

Chicken Fiesta Slow Cooker Soup

  Chicken Fiesta Slow Cooker Soup is a dump soup.   That is, you dump all the ingredients into the crock pot (affiliate link) and let ‘er rip. I enjoy using my slow cooker during the winter, but I really think it shines in the 

Exploit the Hashtag: Remarkably Easy Crisscross Potatoes

Exploit the Hashtag: Remarkably Easy Crisscross Potatoes

This recipe for Crisscross Potatoes grew out of necessity. My mother needed to use all those small potatoes the grocers hid in the 10# bags of potatoes.  I grew up in a large family with eight kids, so peeling between 6 and 10 pounds of 

Weekly Menu 07.22.18

Weekly Menu 07.22.18

It’s grilling season, so we are still taking full advantage of that, and it shows on the menu. Everything can be made in the oven though, if the weather doesn’t cooperate. We are using the crockpot to keep the kitchen cool and let everybody feed 

Ten No Churn Recipes for National Ice Cream Day!

Ten No Churn Recipes for National Ice Cream Day!

In honor of National Ice Cream Day, here are ten No-Churn recipes so you can indulge, easily. Ice cream. So simple yet so wonderful. On a hot day or in front of a roaring fire wrapped in a blanket, there is nothing better. COFFEE ICE 

Weekly Menu 07.15.18

Weekly Menu 07.15.18

July 15th?!?! This summer is just flying by, which is evidenced by the menu as well as the fact that the first of our festivals is upon us. Erie, Pennsylvania is a huge festival town. Because the winter can be harsh and long, the summer 

Mix up your appetizer with a Sweet Crostini Bite

Mix up your appetizer with a Sweet Crostini Bite

Mix up your appetizer game with these Sweet Crostini Bites. They come together fast and are an elegant addition to any menu. Mix up the toppings depending on what you like and what you have available – these maples in syrup are an ice cream